Tusa Reef Tours

• Maximum of 40 guests
• Up to 5 hours on the Reef
• All-inclusive
• Unique underwater reef commentary

Tusa Reef Tours itinerary

7:30 am:

Check-in at C Finger, Cairns Marina, and complimentary hotel transfers will kick off your day early.

8:00 am:

Treat yourself to a delicious breakfast accompanied by refreshing local coffees served onboard. Once energized, we’ll embark on our journey to the Outer Reef. During the voyage, our expert commentary will captivate you with reef information, including dive locations, interactive maps, visuals, and dive site briefings for Scuba Divers. Our resident Marine Biologist will also share insights into the history of the Great Barrier Reef and its Indigenous significance, as well as insider tips on what to observe.

9:30 am:

Upon arriving at Outer Reef Site #1, the real adventure begins! If you’re new to scuba diving, seize the opportunity for an introductory dive with a PADI Instructor, while others can enjoy two guided snorkelling sessions. After drying off, replenish your energy with morning tea served onboard. Then, it’s time to dive back into the water for the day’s second session.

12:30 pm:

Relish a delectable lunch in the main deck area, or take advantage of our open deck spaces for an alfresco dining experience. For more information about our cuisine, check out our cuisine page. While you savour your meal, the captain will relocate the vessel to our second exclusive dive site.

1:00 pm:

As the dive deck opens for the third and final session, dive right back into the action.

2:30 pm:

As the day winds down, bid farewell to the stunning reef and begin your return journey to Cairns. Enjoy drinks and a cheese platter while gaining more information about the fish and reef bios, and access the GBRMPA’s ‘Eye on the Reef’ app to contribute your sightings. And don’t forget to join in for a group photo or two to commemorate your unforgettable day.

4:00 pm:

Arrive back at the Cairns Marina, and we commence complimentary hotel drop-offs as your day comes to a close.

Tusa Reef Tours includes

• Transfers to and from Cairns City accommodation
• Delicious chef-prepared meals
• All snorkelling and scuba diving—open deck
• Waterproof, bone-conducting headsets for underwater commentary
• Take home Tusa Reef Tours drink bottle
• All food and beverages, including alcoholic drinks, on the return journey
• Tea, coffee, and water fountains are always available for self-service
• Environmentally friendly plant-based wetsuits and all dive and snorkel equipment
• Taxes and Marine Park Levy
• Carbon Offset via Reforest.com.au

• Nitrox fills
• Seasickness tablets
• Souvenirs/merchandise
• Professional Photo

• Swimmers, hat, sunglasses and towel
• Cash or card for onboard purchases
• Warm clothing

If making your way, check-in is at 7.30 am at Tusa Reef Tours, located at Cairns Marlin Marina, A Finger.

Please note that this tour also offers complimentary Cairns City transfers. Please advise where you are staying at the time of booking.

The minimum age is 12 years old. All passengers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent when diving or snorkeling.

Certain medical conditions may prevent you from scuba diving, even as a certified diver. For guests over the age of 65, a dive medical is requested for your own safety and our duty of care.

Travel insurance is strongly recommended.